Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Gulfport, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gulfport-Biloxi, MS

Median annual salary $39,340 -23.8% vs national
Median hourly $18.91
10th percentile $35,930
90th percentile $50,780
Employed locally 120
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,930
    25th
    $36,220
    50th (median)
    $39,340
    75th
    $49,130
    90th
    $50,780

    Gulfport economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary vs area income 64% Median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary is 36% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $123,470
    Hawaii $108,570
    Urban Honolulu, HI $108,570
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $98,730
    Anchorage, AK $97,670
    Alaska $97,670

    Nearby metros — Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $48,810
    Jackson, MS $46,500

    Related occupations in Gulfport, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians$60,870
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$61,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$72,800
    Construction Laborers$37,130
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$50,300
    Sheet Metal Workers$62,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators make per hour in Gulfport?

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Gulfport, MS is $18.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.02 or more per hour.

    Is Gulfport above or below average for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salaries?

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in Gulfport, MS is 23.8% below the national median of $51,650. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Gulfport?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $35,930 per year in Gulfport, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,220.